If you've resolved to be greener in 2007, take heart. Every small change goes a long way. For instance, if every American household replaced one incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent, the energy saved would equal that of an entire nuclear power plant running full-time every day for a year. The fact that making a simple, day-to-day change to my stodgy routine could make a difference to my entire planet—and to my community—is exhilarating. And that change just might stick.

This time of year, we start thinking about what we could have done better. Maybe you regret how much family time you wasted watching the idiot box or that night you let your kids eat ice cream for dinner. Good news: 2007 is a clean slate. So, what will you do with it? Oh, yes . . . resolutions. But this year, try them with a twist: make family resolutions. After all, common goals unite, and are you really going to break them with your kids watching? Here are some ideas to increase family bonding while keeping your priorities straight.

You'll drink champagne, you'll kiss your honey at midnight, and you'll wake up on January 1 with a pounding headache and lots of time to think about all the huge changes you need make in your life. Perhaps you'll resolve to end world hunger, or green your entire house. Grandiose New Year's resolutions are as easy to make as they are to break. This year, start small. Here are a few simple changes you can make to take better care of yourself in 2007.